filling out DS-156

[ascxvz 4]

Marital Status:

married, single (never married), divorced, widowed, separated

which should i check?

i filed for "NULLIFICATION OF CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE" w/c was granted February 21, 2011. Now, which do i select as i am filling out the documents for k1 visa aplication DS-156? Thanks

[TeapotGirl 66]

For K1/K2, should be divorced, single or widowed.

You could correct me (I don't know if you're the petitioner but if you're the beneficiary and asking about the Philippine Law..), your ex married you while still married to someone else. Now that your previous "marriage" was cleared, YOU ARE SINGLE now.

Separated is for people that are really married, just want to be legally separated but they are not allowed to marry.

Edited October 4, 2011 by teapotgurl1983

[Baby Cookie 6]

I think you should put "DIVORCED" since there's no "ANNULLED" option there.

[TeapotGirl 66]

I think you should put "DIVORCED" since there's no "ANNULLED" option there.

Annulled means the marriage is void from the beginning. So it should be single.

[TeapotGirl 66]

Annulled means the marriage is void from the beginning. So it should be single.

If you will put divorce, you have to produce a divorce decree.

In this case, instead of providing CENOMAR, you need a Marriage Certificate with annotations from NSO and the decision and finality of the annulment.

[Baby Cookie 6]

Annulled means the marriage is void from the beginning. So it should be single.

Maybe you are right, but the SINGLE option shows SINGLE (NEVER MARRIED), and she was once married though the marriage has been nullified.

[ascxvz 4]

i guess it is best to put in single (though it is indicated in the checklist for DS-156 'never married') Thanks, i needed that confirmation God bless!!!

[ascxvz 4]

If you will put divorce, you have to produce a divorce decree.

In this case, instead of providing CENOMAR, you need a Marriage Certificate with annotations from NSO and the decision and finality of the annulment.

Hi..thanks for the reply, really helpful suggestion I do have a Marriage Certificate with annotations from NSO that my marriage was null and void and i do have the decision from the court but where do i get the finality of the annulment?...I believe that my attorney submitted the finality of the annulment in the civil registry here in quezon city....should i get it from the Civil Registry or from my Attorney? thanks, ur answer will be highly appreciated

[ascxvz 4]

Thanks again for taking time to reply...with persistence i found the link ----- http://manila.usemba...v/wwwhnv15.html

Female applicants with legally terminated or annulled marriage must tick Single (Never Married) on Item 17.

However, they must explain to the interviewing officer the history of their previous marriage.